
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1411 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China onboard.
Plus, Africa's biggest ever public share has opened in Nigeria and how are oil prices ... more
The Houthis now control the vital Red Sea waterway including the key shipping lane through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. We hear from maritime and security experts. As oil prices hit an unprecedented six dollars per barrel in the U.S., we go to South Dak... more
Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living being pushed up by higher gasoline prices. We hear how one business is being impacted.
China sets targets to boost the percentage of EV's and autonomous vehicles on its ro... more
The visit to New Delhi is Xi Jinping’s first trip to India in seven years. But will this diplomatic overture lead to stronger business ties between the two countries? We go to our correspondent on the ground who tells us more. How much does the BRICS... more
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very biased. dissapointed that they have fallen into the Chinese influence.
I’ve been a long-time listener of the BBC World Business Report, but the quality has declined in recent years. The range of stories feels narrower and the reporting less sharp than it used to be. I’ve now switched to Bloomberg’s Daybreak Europe Pod, which offers a much wider range of global business stories for me.
I’d rather just read online news article. Isn’t fun too.
The sound quality isn’t the best. Sounds keep fading in and out
As someone who has both US and UK nationality and has lived in both countries, this show demonstrates the legit toffiest worst of the English. No, it is not “interesting” that the US is considering a budget bill that takes health insurance away from the poor to give tax cuts to the wealthiest. The oh look at those Americans over there how curious (read stupid because not British) is so incredibly tired. Seriously, Mike Johnson get a grip: you ask the stupidest questions, arrive at the stupidest ... more
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Global business and finance news with a strong macro lens, featuring on-the-ground reports, expert analysis, and cross-border context. Episodes span oil markets, shipping and logistics, technology and AI, governance in sport, and regulatory impacts, often pairing corporate or policy insights with live reporting from major markets. Notable strengths include a steady mix of industry specialists, journalists, and academics who connect market moves to real-world outcomes, making it useful for professionals tracking how policy, energy, and technology intersect with global commerce.
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